For several years, the Admissions Office has focused time and resources toward our partnership with Hoosier Boys State.  The college fair held during the event has been a regular stop for our staff, but more recently, staff members have served as counselors spending the entire week with the 600 Boys State delegates from across the state.  Marty Schap and Mike Owens drew the assignment this year and report they're having a great time.

Our success with the Hoosier Boys State program prompted our staff to look for opportunities to partner with programs in other states.  Since roughly ten percent of each entering class were Boys State delegates, it's really a no-brainer.   Our alumni volunteers have proven to be key players in expanding our coverage. In addition to Indiana, Wabash men will represent the College at Boys State programs in Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, Oklahoma, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.  Marc Welch '99 and I will cover the Wisconsin and Ohio fairs, respectively.  Thanks to the following volunteers who have/will help with this year's Boys State programs.

Dave Ware '66 - Colorado
Jim Olberding H'99 - Iowa
Mike Dill '71 - Oklahoma
Jason Pavey '99 - Virginia
Eriks Janelsins '02 - West Virginia

Mike Owens reported in Wednesday morning, "Things are still going well here. I saw your blog write up on Boys State. Wabash has a pretty strong presence here. Not sure if you knew, but Scott Himsel '95 ended up being the keynote speaker just after registration and mentioned Wabash on a couple of occasions. And, everyone actually had the chance to sit in on an actual supreme court case yesterday (apparently they've done it for the past couple of years). They brought the case right to Boys State to let the young men see how cases are carried out and ask questions afterward. And, who else would be arguing for the state but the solicitor general, Tom Fisher '91."

Mike also shared that Joey Olsen '05 is also serving as a counselor this year.  It's Joey's second year with Boys State.